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The Ethics of Carvaka Philosophy
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What is the central tenet of Carvaka philosophy?
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Pleasure is the highest good.
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Carvaka philosophers believe that pleasure is the only good and that pain is the only evil. They argue that all other values, such as morality, justice, and religion, are simply means to achieving pleasure and avoiding pain.